From Backyard to Ballroom
Full-service wedding catering built around the same homemade recipes and family values we’ve served for over 40 years, styled to fit your day exactly as you pictured it.
Our Approach
We’re family owned, and we treat your wedding like our own. Real ingredients, real recipes, and a team that listens. Proud to be the preferred caterer for the University of Notre Dame.
Since 1983
Our award-winning family recipe, and the dish most of our couples build their entire wedding menu around. The original. Est. by Jerry Paliga.
Packages
No two weddings are identical, and we understand that perfectly. An administration fee will be customized to your unique venue setup, service style, and operational needs to ensure your day goes perfectly.
A private tasting, venue site visit, and unlimited planning communication.
Day-of coordinator manages timeline with your venue team.
Executive chef, food transport, and equipment setup included.
Elegant buffetware, full breakdown, and cake-cutting service.
Chinaware, linens, staffing, and bar service, handpicked and managed to fit your vision and budget.
Build your menu directly from our full catering selection.
Culinary team helps balance flow, timing, and guest count.
Buffet & family-style $22–$30/person; plated dinners $22–$42/person.
Rental Additions
From tables and linens to lighting and lounge furniture, our team sources and coordinates rentals styled to match your day, one less vendor for you to manage.
Beyond the Reception
From the night before to the morning after, our care for your family doesn’t stop at the reception.
Bring the whole wedding party together with a menu as thoughtful as the day ahead.
Keep the bridal party and groomsmen fed and energized while getting ready.
Send your out-of-town family and friends off with a relaxed, homestyle brunch.
Ready to Celebrate
Every wedding we cater carries the same family values that built South Bend Social over 40 years ago. From backyard to ballroom, we’d be honored to be part of your day.
